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helped Mrs. Howard out into
the shed and then went to secure Mr..
Howard, who threatened to kill him,
also, bringing the gun to his shout
der and pointing it at him, but he
succeeded in lodging through side
door and coming up partially behind
him disarmed him and sent him back
to bed.
No cause for the act is known to
exist unless it be case of insanity,
as they always lived happily. She
is very low and is not expected to
live. DIR. Holton came up from
Brattleboro Wednesday eve to con-
suit with DIR. Ray in the case.
j, l.. Howard, brother of the insane
man, who resides in this place, says that
the failure in health, spoken of by our
correspondent, dates back several weeks.
He was with his brother yesterday and
found him a portion of the time raving,
and deploring the act which he claims to
know nothing about. He has askel and
received forgiyness from his wife, who
bears up heroically. A telegram received
by him, this morning, states that she rest
cd well last night but little hopes are en-
tertained of her recovery.-Ed.
The exercises on Decoration day
were very good. Post Scott, No. IL,
of this village, went to RawsOnville
in the forenoon where remarks We're
made by Rev. Winch and Safford,.
In the afternoon exercises were held
in the Opera Hall, which was nicely.
trimmed with evergreen, where
speeches were made by A. i. Cud-
worth of SO. Londonderry, Howard
f. Wolcott of Winooski and +. M.
Butler of Rutland from abroad, be-
sides home talent, after which a visit
was made to the burial ground in the
village to decorate the graves of the
fallen heroes. Nothing seemed lack
ing but a good band of music.
II. f. Wolcott, Esq. of Winooski,
formerly of this town, has been here
for a week past visiting his children.
Mrs. Jerry Young is quite feeble.
II. II. FELTON, is nearly blind and
is scarcely able to be about. n.
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JAMAICA.
"A SHOCKING TRAGEDY.
A man during a ut Of insanity shoots
his wife-prObably fatally.
Cousin NELL.

"A SHOCKING TRAGEDY.
A man during a fit Of insanity shoots
his wife-probabIy fatally.
The worst tragedy that this town
has known, for a great number of
years, was enacted here on Wednes-
day morning, about o'clock a. M,
at the house of Reyillo Howard.
Mr.. Howard has been confined to the
house most of the time for six months
past with nervous trouble not hav-
ing been away from his home but
few tines when he would ride to the
village and return home. For the
last few days he has seemed worse
and had telegraphed for DR.. Camp
bell to come as counsel on his case on
Wednesday. Allender Sanger, his
hired man, and his wife have taken
| the care of him till within few days
past when the services of William
Boyle were secured and on Wednes-
day morning as Mr.. Boyle and the
hired man were in the shed, just out
of the kitchen, Mr.. Howard spoke to
his wife to go out and tell the hired
man that he need not go to the vii
lage, on the errand on which he had
Just sent her out to tell him to 90 for.
" nile she was doing the second err
rand, to the hired man, Howard rose
from his bed, seized 30 in. calibre
breech loading rifle, tore open a new
box of cartridges and placed one in
the gun, and as his wife came into
the kitchen he raised the gun and
pointed it at her, she sprang towards
him and grabbed hold of the gun, her
right hand being on the muzzle when
he fired, the ball shivering the thumb
of her right hand and entering the
body in the vicinity of the right lung,
passing through the lung and landing
under the lower end of the shoulder
blade little back of the arm pit.
DIR. Ray was summoned at once and
dressed the hand and probed for the
ball and found it located at the part
named: nearly one inch under the
skin. The bali was extracted and is
a rough, shapely mass of sharp points
and ragged edges. The h,-ed man
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&snCure that cough with Smiths
Cough Syrup! OF. bottles, % cents !;
in bulk, 3 cents per oz pint, Is cents.
Discount to the trade.
@~For sale good top carriage. Been
usea but little. d. b. Goddard.
G~Good home made bntter tubs, hol-
ding % pounds, for sale by
Serrel Allen, Londonderry.
&~Wanted good farm hand, one
who can take pair of cattle and work
alone or drive span of horses. Apply at
once to
Chester Huntlcy, Londonderry.
&S~40 good York State pigs, Cherter
whites, for sale by l.. o. Wilbur
So. Londonderry.
p &s~The subscriber will pay the highest
cash price for wool S. Nj. Holden.
W@Wanted-To exchange carriage
work for good well seasoned Oak Lumber.
Apply to ii. M. Shanks, So. London
derry.
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PERKINSVILLE.

Last year the town fathers purchas-
ed a road machine arousing no little
opposition from the close listed econ
omists of the town; nevertheless
when they saw the work done by it
most of them were won over. This
year the selectmen have gone farther
and bought the teams necessary to
operate the machine and it is now on
the roads at work. More opposition
was aroused than last year, but we
opine that it will soon wear itself out.
Decoration is never observed in this
town, unless by some individual who
places boquet on a soldiers grave.
There are not many veterans left here
and but few buried in our numerous
grave yards, but we wish they could
be honored as we'll as those in other
towns.
About 3 p. M, the 26, ult., a
heavy thunder shower accompanied
by hail and high wind struck us
from the south west. Two shade
trees were blown down, windows
blown in but no other damage done
excepting a slight washing of the.
roads.
A geological club for field work is
seriously talked of. Some from out
of town have signifed a wish to join
if such club is formed. We would
be glad to hear from others on the
subject in other towns.
The rum party is to get a stirring
up here soon if reports can be be-
lieved. The women are. talking of
forming temperance society, and If
they get thoroughly aroused some
thing will be badly shaken. Some
thing ought to be done. The law is
violated daily, but not openly. The
stuff is driven into cellars and out of
the way places but it must be driven
out of there also, and in the end il
will be. Our village is a byword for
all surrounding towns because of the
prevalence of drunkenness and beer
guzzling which is carried on here to a
great extent. Talking must cease
and action begin soon or we will sink
in sea of corruption.
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LONDONDERRY.

There have been numerous showers
in this vicinity within the past few
days,
Miss Minnie Tarbell is at work
for Mrs. Jenkins at Peru.
Mr.. Adam Harrington, one of our
oldest towns people, is daily seen at
work in his garden in which he seems
to be deeply interested. 1t is said
that he is very nice hand at garden
work and keeps everything neat as
possible.
Monday, May 80, the residents of
Main st. were greeted by the inspir-
ing notes of the Londonderry Cornet
Band, as it wendell its way to So.
Londonderry, where it furnished the
music for the services of the day.
The Band was assisted by Frank
Lovejoy of Weston, who is a fine
clarionet player, and by A. W. j.
Wilkins of Wardsboro.
Planting is progressing ra.her slow
ly, owing to wet weather for the past
few days. Some have not yet finish
ed blowing.
Mr.. 4 Mrs. Amos jenkins of
Iandgrove, who recently had the
misfortune to lose their home by fire,
are stopping with their daughter and
her husband, Mr.. & Mrs. Arson
Parker. Mrs. Jenkins is quite fee
BILE.
Mr.. 4 Mrs. A. w. j. wilkins
of Wardsboro have been spending a
few days with friends at this place.
The young lads of this vicinity Or
ganized a base ball club last week
with Allie c. Gibson as captain.
They played game with the SO.
Londonderry club on the ball ground
east of this village. The So. Derry
boys were the victors, winning ball
from the opponents.
James Corey, young lad of Wes-
ton, formerly of this place had one
of his ankles badly fractured a few
week since while drawing stone. The
accident was caused by the stone
boat hitting his ankle.
The friends of Galen Tarbell of
Ludlow wish him much success in
his new position. May he learn the
photographers art as easily as his
fingers pick the strings of his sweet
toned guitar.
This section was visited by ter
rife hail storm Thursday p. M, May
26, which caused much damage in
this vicinity. 800, and more, panes
of glass were broken in the Stowell
hill district. Scarcely a house es-
capped more or less injury. Nearly
every pane was broken from the
south and west sides of the school
house and Chas. Smiths house suf-
fered in like manner. 20 panes
were broken at j. II. Hathorn's
and more than that number at Gil
ford Riders, 40 at A. S. Haywand's
and so on throughout the district.
The south and west sides of many
buildings are deeply dented by the
enormous hail stones which came
thick and fast with terrible force, as
the wind was blowing with fearful
velocity at the time. The foliage
was torn from the trees and scattered
about like the leaves in Autumn.
Hail stones were picked up which
measured five inches round. In some
localities the ground was s thickly
covered with hail, not green sprig
was to be seen. Large quantities of
hail were found in sheltered places
the %, inst.
Cousin NELL.
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SOCIETY MEETINGS.

ANCHOR LODGE No. %, Y. 4 A. NJ, Tuesda!
evenings ON or before the full of the moon.
WEST RIVER LODGE No, % l. O. o. +. Ev
cry Monday evening.
HOOKER Post No. 3 &, A. r. saturday eve
Mugs on or before the full of the moon.
The W. II. c.. No. .. saturday evenings on
orbefore the full of the moon.
CAMP Foster, S. of V.,2l \ 18th Wednesdays
of each month.
FARMERS GRANGE No. l37, T.. of H. Fridays
on or before the full moon, and every two weeks
thereafter.
DIVISION No. % S. of I. Every Thursday
evening.
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For Sale!

The Farm known as the Stevens Farm
in Londonderry, IL miles from Lon
donderry Village, comprising nearly 300
acres. Keeps 80 head of cattle and team,
good Sugar Orchard with house and
utensils for 500 trees. Large Orchards,
best of fruit, all in the highest state of
cultivation. Water works new and in
good condition. Fine place for a gentle
mans summer residence, situated on the
shores of Lowell Lake, popular sum-
mer resort. 1t is unsurpassed for natural
and beautiful scenery.
Stock and tools with the place or sep
era'e.
For further particulars enquire of S.
NJ. Holden So. Londonderry, f. E. Stew
ems on the place or
GEO. Ii. PAYNE, M. D.,
Boston, Mass.
500 fremont st.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-06-02

Vassar College has had three sis
GERS as students from, at leaet, as
many families.
A little girl asked librarian for
''Tom She" meaning "Ben Hur.
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LOCAL SUMMARY.

Well, the press did fairly well last
week, didn't it? 1t will do better
this week. We shall make our word
good by printing the SITTER as well
as any paper is printed in Vermont.
Mr.. 4 Mrs. w. II. Mann of
West Dover have been visiting
friends in this town.
Ed. Jaquith and wife of Boston,
Mass. are visiting friends in this
place. Mr.. Jaquith formerly resided
here.
Wayland Thompson of Glens
Falls, N. Y. visited his father, VIM.
Thompson, the forepart of the week.
Chas. Stuart, who is working in
Rockingham came over on a brief
visit and was here Decoration day.
We would call attention to the adj
vertisement of the Stevens place now
owned by DR.. Payne of Boston.
This is a fine farm and most de-
lightfully situated for summer resi-
dence or for keeping summer board
ers. 1t is situated at the head of
Lowell Lake and it's surrounding
scenery is unsurpassed.
The eighteenth annual Sunday
school convention of the Congrega-
tiOnal churches of Windham county,
will be held Wednesday, June /, at
SaXtons River.
N. B. johnson has just returned
from trip over a portion of Mass.
looking for employment, which he Sc
cured at Gardner. Mr.. johnson is a
carpenter and a good workman, and
we are sorry there is not room for him
here.
This place escaped the severe hail
storm that visited this section last
Thursday afternoon, the fall of hal
being insignificant and no damage
done.
Mrs. Thos. +. Hill of Chicago
who has been visiting here for few
weeks, left yesterday for Cavendish
Mrs. Hill will yet spend several
weeks in this State, Massachusetts
and Canada before her return tc
Chicago.
If Samson had used the jawbont
of certain orator, 81 we wot of
he would have Stayed all the Philis
tines at one fell swoop.
A SMART OLD LADY.
Mrs Hannah Landman who reside!
with her son, Luke T., and is IS VS.
of age is in remarkable state O
preservation, physically and mentally
For two or three years her health ha.
been poor, but of late is so good tina
she feels almost young again. Las
week she went out in the field to Car
nv her son water, and while Their,
said to him that when young she haC
dropped corn and thought she conlt
do it now. Whereupon she dropped
two rows each 30 rods in length.
Mrs. l.. has brought up large ant
respectable family of chill dren and i
is pleasing that her old age is so full
of vigor.
The good opinion of the public; il
regard to Ayers Cherry Pectoral, il
confirmed by clergymen, lawyers
public speakers, and actors. AL
say it is the best remedy for affections
of the throat and lungs.
Neither mind nor body can &C
BEAUTIFULLY, if the blood is vitiated
Cleanse the vital current from i'm
purities by the use of Ayers Sarsa
parilla. This remedy purifes tn
blood, recruits the. wasted energies
and restores health to the debilitate'
system.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-06-02

BAPTIST CnuRCn-Rev, o. T.. Fuller, pas
ior Services every sabbath at usual hours.
NJ, Il. CnuRCH-Rey. W. IL. Wight pastor
Services at usual hours, every sabbath.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-06-02

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria.
When she was Child sho cried for Castorla
Whom she bocame Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-06-02

a"A Chester, Penn, Englishman,
hearing of the mobbing of O'Brien in
Toronto, said ''served him right +; he
always did have poor circus. y
Rutland Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-06-02
THE
Londonderry Sitter.
SO. Londonderry, Vermont.
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
So. I.ondonder

Trains leave daily, sundays excepted, for
Brattleboro and intermediate stations Mall, q ;a5
u, M, mixed, ~ 80 y, m. Trains arrive from
Brgttleboro and intermediate stations, mixed II :
81 u, M; mail SI5 p. m,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-06-02
For Sale or to Rent. |

A Farm of 1870 acres near the village
of West Townshend, Good level land,
on the river for moving and tillage,
plenty of wood and timber for the place
Il handy sugar orchard with all conve-
niences for boiling, never failing spring
of water running both to house and barn.
Good buildings and near to depot,
church and schools.
Enquire of Norman w. Wood near
the premises.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-06-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Notices under this head 10 cents a line each in
scrtOn.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-06-02
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

Post onlce-H. W. Goddard, T.. Nj, Malls
close at 9 80 II. M; arrive at and $40 pm,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-06-02
LOW COST HOUSES
And How 10 Build Them.

80 cuts with specifications, estimates, and full
description of desirable modern houses, from
4 rooms up, costing from 800 to $1,000, profuse-
ly illustrating every detail and many original
ideas in regard to decorating. Homes adapted
to all climates and all classes of people The Ia
test, best, and only cheap work of the kind pub
lished in the world. Sent by mail, post paid
upon receipt of 25 cts. Stamps taken. Address
BROOKLYN BUILDING ASSOCIATION,
Brooklyn, n. Y.
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"A BOOK FOR The people,

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a PER M0yEV
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cured by first Mortgages ON Dakota farms worth
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3l7s7 Address, II. n. PARKER,
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-06-02

Telegraph Offices at depot. Telephone office
at smiths Drug Store.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-06-02
Better than Gold.

So easily Is n cold taken that not infre-
qucnty one Is at II loss to tell when or
how It has originated, and Is prone TO en-
Re eam n WI Pt 80 HEALTH hapS s i ma a
go easily, II helped little; but every
cold that comes is liable 10 stay. II may
happen just at a &c time when, from
other causes, the 10 normal strength of
resistance in the system has been lowered.
A little inattention or delay may give II
ono, s'p Ssss%s BETTER as S%y seated ass |.
and tho work of dlslodgment will BIO very
difficult. The simple Coryza, or cold In
Gs.1 nssd n %apy THAN Ss dseSp eR ass
ingly likely so to do. That such Is the case
Is evidenced by the fact that seven persons
S% n,o Of md sS My GOLD aef s" an anf h A
catarrh in severe form. Or, II it does
not take that turn, the little cough that is
at first but an annoyance, Is almost certain
to become dry, hard, racking and con-
stantly recurrent, worrying in waking
hours, banishing sleep, and momentarily
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-06-02

weakening the patient. The larynx, vocal
cords, and tonsils, become inflamed. The
Inflammation extends into the bronchial
' BrcncaisIs% AYERS s srs iss e.s and
words that the doctor, called In about that
time, will use. The trouble goes on work.
i aS s'T 70 the the CHERRY S ans.
mately threatening Pulmonary Consume
ton. Or, perhaps, the malady assumes
taf paa e'sny PICTORIAL natal 9 phase
about MS unwise thing AS an ordinarily
sensible person can do, Is to neglect u
cough and PRESERVES s siSa !, or +
chance to develop In any of these ways.
And when 1t comes TO the treatment of
f inaiT. All HEALTH elect + erlm
TO be feared from colds and coughs may
be aycrted, in the very outset, by the
administration of AYERS CHERRY PFC
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which allays the coughing, soothes TO re-
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Farmers!
Of Londonderry and Vicinity.

| thank you for your past
patronage and will say: /
have the best assortment of
farming tools and machinery,
to be found in these parts.
And | am going to sell them
at the lowest price, for /
bought early before the rise.
| have added to my stock the
best Horse Rake made. Also
the celebrated Steel Wire
Nails.
Call and see before buying
elsewhere.
E. S. GARFIELD,
Londonderry, Vt.
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Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL,

Is the only medicine that can be relied u
and Is invaluable in the treatment of all ati
Tho following are samples of what pee
"Medical science has produced no other
anodyne eXpectorant so good as AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL. 1t Is invaluable for
diseases of the throat and lungs"
-PRoF. +. SwEETZER, Maine Medical
SCHOOL, Bruaspick, Ne.
"AYER's CHERRY PICTORIAL affords
more relief in eases of Whooping Cough
than any other medicine."-DR. ARTHUR
Y. Cox, 81. Louis, Mo.
shave used AYERS CHERRY PECTo-
RAJ IN my family for 20 years. 1t is n
wonderful remedy for Throat and Lung
Diseases."-L. GARRETT, Tenana, Tea.
"My children have taken AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL for Coughs and
Group, and have found it give immediate
relief, followed by cure" - Mrs. j.
GREGG, Lo,ceH, Mass.
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~ Chew "Dominion Navy" Plug
Tobacco-the best in the world.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-11
THE RED MEN.
Hammonassett NeWs-JOttings From
 Last Nights Council Fire.

Hamm Onassett NeWs-JOttiRgs From
 Last Nights Council Fire.
 Quite number of visitors from Danbury, Meriden and Ansonia attended the council fire at Hammonassett's wigwam last evening to witness the hunters degree. Prominent were Prophet Charles w. Skiff of Paugussett No. 3, Rev. Dr. James H. Chapin, prophet of Montowese No. 6, and Prophet Fred M. Drew of Wepawaug No. 7.
 About thirty go from here on Thursday night by special train to Birmingham to at tend the institution of their new tribe. Henry L. Hill has been nominated one of the four great representatives of the Great council of Massachusetts to attend the Great council of the United States at the annual session in Wilmington, Del, next September.
 The committee on monument day parade advised three cars in line, one to contain a wigwam with Indian family grouped therein, the second Indians with birch bark canoe and accessories, and the third some historic Indian tableaux, followed by Sachem I. E. Hunt and members in costume on horseback.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-11
LOCAL NEWS.
RrIaf Mention.

Scaling wax, tapers and seals at Dormans.
 Gaffey's shorthand school, ,49 Church street, is the coolest place in the city, and will be open all summer.
 Rev. MT. Sherman, of Torrington, has de- clined the appointment of assistant bishop of the Massachusetts diocese.
 A State picnic of the St. Georges societies of Connecticut will be held at the Gentle mems Driving Park, Bridgeport, June 28.
 On account of the strike here New Jersey contractor will probably erect the fine house for MT. Downes, of Birmingham, on Whitney avenue.
 P. T. Barnum announced in Bridgeport yesterday that he would buy the French crown jewels if possible, having sent an agent to Paris for the purpose.
 The Masonic Mutual Benefit association has voted $1 ,000 each to the widows of John Wilkinson and William c. Dole, of this city, and Edwin Turner, of Meriden.
 The remains of the three children of MT. and Mrs. Henry DeForest, who died at san- ford, Fla, have arrived in Birmingham and been placed in the receiving vault.
 Waterbury had it's first trial of bigamy case yesterday. The culprit, Mrs. Jennie A. Frost Manson of Waterbury, was found guilty and sentenced to jail for six months.
 James Nealon, 23 years old and unmarried, was crushed to death between two cars at the Consolidated roads quarries in Fairfield Monday afternoon. He lived with his mother in Bridgeport.
 The Southern New England Telephone company yesterday reelected as directors: Messrs. Morris F. Tyler, Charles L. Mitchell, Lyman B. Jewell, Herrick P. Frost, William E. Downes, Thomas Sherwin,T B. Doolittle, A. w. Jillson, James English. Herbert C.. Warren was reelected as auditor.
 A bevy of New Britain girls gathered at the Black Rock crossing in that city Monday night, and as the 9 o'clock train west-bound arrived they stormed the engine and cab with eggs, smearing Engineer Newton and the fremen from head to foot. The outside of the baggage car and "Old 61" were similarly decorated. What caused the demonstration is a matter of conjecture.